Agri-Business
A 43% jump in cattle prices is the "main factor" behind a €828 million increase in livestock values this year according to CSO.
Beef
Finished cattle prices are forecast to "increase marginally" in 2026 according to a new report published by Teagasc economists.
Cow price quotes have continued to decline at most outlets, with offers back 50c/kg in some cases since the end of October.
Factories have moved to reduce some of the higher cattle price offers for this week but what...
Weanling bulls peaked at prices above €7.00/kg at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow's most recent weanling sale on Wednesday
Agricultural output prices increased by 15.5% in the 12 months to August 2025, new figures from the...
"Have weekly cattle sale numbers in marts peaked or are there larger sales still to come?" asked by Kilkenny Mart auctioneer George Candler
Wavering consumer demand in response to steep price inflation 'may limit upward movement' in UK cattle prices according to report.
According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef...
The mart trade for cattle over the weekend seen prices for some categories of stock easing a little...
This week's factory quotes sees most outlets move to reduce their price offers for all types of cattle for he second consecutive week
With current cattle prices at record highs and and calf prices also reaching new peaks, there may be a case for breeding additional heifers
Prices of up to €8/kg inclusive of all bonuses are back on the table this week, according to the...
Kingscourt Mart in Co. Cavan, in partnership with MartEye, hosted an online auction of cattle from a TB restricted herd
This week's factory quotes have seen beef price offers reduced by 10c/kg following the June Bank Holiday Monday.
This week's factory quotes for beef cattle have seen the opening price offers start at similar levels to last week despite supplies dropping
The ICSA has claimed that the beef price grid used to determine prices paid to farmers "is structured solely to serve factory bosses".
Beef News
The average calf prices generally ease off as the year progresses and traditionally, there is more demand for early-born calves.
2025 to date has been described as "the best year yet" on trade for both calves and cattle by Cootehill Mart manager Stephen Drury.
This week's factory quotes for beef cattle have seen prices lift again with base-price offerings having increased by up to 30c/kg in cases.
Beef prices are now more than double the rate prices were at when the in-spec bonus pricing model was introduced.
The Beef Plan Movement (BPM) is calling for an independent review of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) Euro-Star rating system.
Cattle prices are continuing on strong footing at marts around the country with relatively settled weather conditions...
